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Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

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MESSAGESChalmers Morse, Executive Director

Deb Freed, Editor

Give us the lost, abused, abandoned, and forgotten…we offer hope, care, shelter, and love.

Fritz Spitzmiller, JD, PresidentSamuel Beach, 1st Vice President

Sheila Marshall, 2nd Vice PresidentCynthia Haskett, EdD, 3rd Vice President

Jo Ann Becker, JD, SecretaryBill Hudson, Treasurer

© 2013 Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Humane Times is published in February, June, and October. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is encour-aged in keeping with the publication’s educational intent. For reprint permission, comments, or questions email the editor at Petwrites@aol.com

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COVER: Just Lounging Aroundby Phil Marquis

David Brower, CPAWilliam Frates, JDCheryl GerstnerRoger Haines

Wayne Hockmeyer, MD

Foundation BoardJo Ann Becker, JD

Bob BriggsParker Crowell

Stephen FrobouckGena Grove

Pat AnwylCindy HaskettShana HolubJanice Lunn

Contributing Shelter Staff Writers:Connie Cotherman, Tim Swift, & Janet Winikoff

Deb Freed, EditorHumane Times Volunteer Staff

Phone - 388-3331Chalmers Morse, Executive Director

Ext. 15Dorothy Ritchey, Business Manager

Ext. 14Rose Gallo, Controller

Ext. 21Tim Swift, Director of Development

Ext. 27Connie Cotherman, Asst. Development Director

Ext. 26Janet Winikoff, Director of Education

Ext. 18Ilka Daniel, Director of Animal Protective Services

Ext. 28Maria Ramirez, Director of Animal Care

Ext. 31Phaedra Kohler, Director of Client & Volunteer Serv.

Ext. 20Dr. Elizabeth Bybee – Sr. Consulting Veterinarian

Dr. Lyndall Soule – Consulting Veterinarian

Honorary BoardNancy Benedict

Dr. Henry DoremusBarbara Evans

Cornelia PerezArlene RourkeMary Schenkel

Linda Scott

Horace C. FordJoanne GrymesCornelia Perez

Bill HudsonRobert McCabeHal Oberkotter

Virginia SchwerinFritz Spitzmiller, JD

Michelle Servos, RN, JDSusan Schuyler Smith

Andrew Sowers Debbi VickersMaria Whittle

Board of Directors

Shelter Management

G. L. Freed, Graphics

For many years the Humane Society has had a Foster Care Program to assist people recovering from an illness or hospitalization who cannot care for their pets or afford to board them. A few years back, I recall an elderly woman who had been in an automobile accident. Her husband had passed away, her children lived in another state, and her whole world revolved around her dog and two cats. The Humane Society came to the rescue and cared for the pets for several months until she recovered.

On a limited basis, we have also had a Foster Care program for Shelter animals. This program allows us to care for pets that come to the Shelter but are not yet available for adoption for a variety of reasons, such as undergoing medical or heartworm treatment, needing behavior modification, or that are motherless or too young for adoption.

We want to help save more animals, and in order to do so we need dedi-cated volunteers who can give these animals a temporary home, care, and love until they become eligible for adoption. The work requires true dedication and takes a great deal of time and patience. But the reward is one of great satisfaction, knowing that you have given an animal another chance for a new beginning. Experience isn't necessary; we will give you the training that you need. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Pet Parent and want to learn more, please contact Maria Valencia, Lead Animal Care Super-visor at 772-388-4592 to see if you qualify.

The 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Cause for Paws held in March at the lovely Moorings Club was a sparkling success. Attendees were greeted by the Queen and her corgi court, along with a few of the Shelter's pets. Look at the fun we had on page 6.

Summer can be a slow time in Indian River County, but not at HSVBIRC. School is out, but it's in session at the Shelter. There are puppy/dog training classes by HSVBIRC's Connie Ellis as well as local trainer Cissy Sumner. Cissy will begin a new offering at HSVBIRC, Intro to Agility, on June 25.

And it won't be just the pups attending class. Humane Society Director of Education Janet Winikoff will present low-fee programs for children ages 8-11 in June and July. A list can be found on page 10 and under Humane Hap-penings on page 15. A description of the classes is on hsvb.org, or for more information about the program call Janet at 388-3331 x18.

Speaking of children, summer is a great time to adopt a pet. With school out, children and pets have more time to bond and plenty of sunny days for those dog walks and cat cuddles.

I hope you are delighted by the cover of this issue of the Humane Times. It's the work of photographer Phil Marquis. Be sure to read the article about him on page 4 and look at the back cover for another of his touching photos. Like the Shelter dog on the cover, I hope you have a wonder-ful summer just lounging around.

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Animal Adoption Services

One of Our MissionsPlacing adoptable pets into

permanent loving homes

About 7000 animals are brought to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County (HSVBIRC) an-

nually. Some come from abusive owners, some are strays, and some are reluctantly surrendered by families who can no longer care for them. Be they dogs, cats, horses, or pot bellied pigs, we take them all. Our goal is to restore them to health and prepare them for adoption to their forever homes.

Maria Ramirez, our Director of Animal Care, oversees the medical staff who evaluate incoming animals and provide treat-ment and care for the sick and injured. Some arrivals need only vaccinations, deworming, sterilization, and a bath. But others, especially special needs cases, are treated by veterinarians Dr. Lyndall Soule or Dr. Elizabeth Bybee, and their recovery is closely monitored. Some of our recovering patients can be seen in the Shelter lobby where they meet and greet all visitors. Medications and long term care are provided by staff, who work hard to preserve the life and health of every animal. No matter what their condition, no animal is turned away.

Adoption staff assess the animal's personality and tempera-ment, key factors in the adoption process. Adoption Supervisor Alisha Zaluke and her trusty assistant, Baron the Greeter Dog, test a new arrival's reaction to other animals. Some animals are stressed by the presence of another animal and will need to be placed in a home where they will be the only pet. Some dogs do not react well to cats, while some animals think the more the merrier. It's important to note these clues so that both the animal and adoptive pet parent will be happy.

Potential adopters are asked to complete a Meet Your Match survey. Meet Your Match is a dating service for humans and animals. Your needs, wants, and habits are matched with the animals available for adoption. Are you a marathon run-ner or a couch potato? Do you have small children or grand-children? Do you like to travel with your pet? These and other factors are taken into consideration. Your answers will help to match you with your new best friend.

If you haven't visited the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County on 77th Street, please do! We know you will be impressed with our animal friendly facility. Our Shelter is modern, light, clean, and well-staffed. Cats have their own area where each cat enjoys a private kitty condo as well as the freedom of exercise in the entire cat room. The condo door can be opened if kitty wants to socialize or closed for more solitude. Similarly, dogs have a separate area, with mostly one dog to an enclosure. There are visitation rooms for getting ac-quainted, where you can spend time with your prospective pet.

Adoption fees vary with each animal, depending on age, size, behavior, and medical condition. Dog and cat adoption fees range from $50 to $175, and that fee includes all of the following: your dog or cat will receive an AVID microchip ($10), distemper combo vaccine ($18-$32), physical exam ($40), spay/neuter procedure ($250), ID tag ($6), flea treatment ($20), rabies vaccine ($18), deworming/fecal ($30), heartworm test (dogs-$30), first heartworm prevention (dogs-$10), ear mite exam and treatment (cats-$36) and feline leukemia and FIV blood test (cats-$48). You will also receive an adoption kit with valuable savings.

For long term care, we can still be a part of your dog or cat's life. The Shelter offers veterinary services through its Animal Wellness Clinic. Connie Ellis, our Pet Behavior Coordi-nator, provides puppy and dog training classes. We also offer agility classes and a dog park for large and small dogs. The All for Paws gift shops, at the Shelter and in the Indian River Mall, offer many of the necessities that your pet will need, and the proceeds help support the Shelter.

There are many animals waiting to give love and compan-ionship to the right person. Adopt a friend; save a life. AR

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Wag for the CameraIt takes skill, patience, and talent to photograph pets, and the Humane Society is

fortunate that volunteer Phil Marquis has those qualities. For the last 18 months Phil has devoted every Monday to photograph-ing the Shelter's dogs, assisted by volun-teers Linda Scott, Sue Manganiello, and Joanna Salina. Phil's photos are displayed on hsvb.org with the dogs in their most flat-tering poses for potential new adopters to see. His heartwarming photography adorns

the front and back covers of this issue of the Humane Times.An avid photographer for many years, Phil seems to have a special talent for

capturing the soul of an animal. His photography gives them the voice they are miss-ing, enabling them to express how badly they want a loving family. A perfectionist, he often takes up to 20 photographs of each dog to get the best results. While time consuming, he believes it's worth the effort to help find the pet a forever home.

Phil uses various photo software and techniques to create amazing results. The framed picture, shown here, has the appearance of an oil portrait. For pet parents, this is much less expensive than commissioning an ac-tual painting, but the appearance is almost identical.

In addition to the Shelter's website, Phil's photogra-phy can be viewed at philmarquis.com. He is available for private sittings by appointment. HSVBIRC and the Shelter's animals certainly have a reason to smile for the camera.

Saturday, September 14th8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In the Humane Society Education Room6230 77th St.

Look for Great Selections of Collectibles, Jewelry, Furniture,New Household Items, Books,Halloween & Christmas Items, and so Much More!

That’s Right! No Fleas--No JunkWe have been saving only the best for this event.

Thrift Shops'9th Annual

"No Flea" Market

Blessing the AnimalsThe Blessing of the Animals was held at the Shelter on May 4, with Father Chris Rodriguez of Trinity Episcopal Church con-ducting the service. He blessed each attending pet as well as the Shelter animals, while violinist Sam Miller played hymns.

An important grooming require-ment, and the one most ignored, is the care of the dog's nails. Unless the nails are cut, the nail can grow in a circular pattern and up into the dog’s toe pads. A correctly manicured dog should stand on the pads of the feet with nails off the floor--no clicking nails while walking across a hard floor. Long nails may force the dog’s feet to become flat and splayed (walking on their pasterns).

If you have a puppy, start tak-ing care of nails and handling the feet early. By clipping or filing every few days, you can prevent the quick (vein inside) from growing long with the nail. If the nails grow long, the job may be more challenging.

To shorten long nails, use extra-fine sandpaper, a dog nail file, a fine metal nail file, or a Dremel tool. File the dog’s nails to a point around the

quick. For light colored nails, the quick can usually be easily seen; with dark nails, it is more difficult to

see. It is surrounded by a thin layer of white powder. It will begin to draw back as the dog walks on hard surfaces.

Lots of patience is required to teach many dogs to ac-cept nail cutting and feet handling without objection. Training

the dog to do a DOWN-STAY and allow his or her feet to be handled (by you, a groomer, or veterinar-ian) will make the procedure easier. Most can be taught to simply lie quietly on their sides and go to sleep. When you buy nail clippers or electric grinders, also get a product to cauterize the nail in case the quick is nicked.

For behavior issues, contact the Shelter's Pet Behavior Help Line by calling 388-3331 x19.

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Microchips

by Connie Ellis, Dog Behavior SpecialistDoggie Manicures (Toenails & Dewclaws)

PET HEALTH & BEHAVIOR

Every year 6-8 million pets end up in humane societies, shelters, or animal control facilities. Some of these animals have no home, but many are simply lost. If the pet has an ID collar or tag they usually can be reunited with their families quickly, but all too often these external identifications are not present. This is when pet microchips can come to the rescue.

A microchip is an implantable medical device that safely and permanently identifies a pet. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice, and is painlessly injected under the skin with a hypodermic needle. The chip is a passive transponder with a biocompatible capsule that prevents localized tissue irritation.

Handheld scanners emit harmless radio waves to detect the unique identification number associated with the chip. Most an-imal care facilities are committed to scanning pets upon intake. If a chip is found, the pet recovery service is contacted. Their data base matches the chip number to the guardian's contact

information. This technology greatly improves a pet's chance of being reunited with their family, if the contact information is current and correct.

It only takes four simple steps to help reunite you with a lost pet: (1) have your pet microchipped (2) enroll with the appropriate pet registry (3) keep your contact information updated when you move or get a new phone number (4) If not adopted from HSVBIRC, provide the Shelter with your pet's microchip number.

The system works. The national average of dogs returned to owners (RTO) without chips is about 21% but 52% with chips! For cats the RTO without chips is less than 2% but with chips the RTO is 38%!

The pets adopted from the Humane Society have micro-chips. If your pet does not, this low-cost procedure is the best investment you can make to help bring your lost pet home.

Agility Training

Canine agility is a fun dog sport that is returning to the Humane Society. In agility, dogs learn how to negotiate an obstacle course consisting of jumps, tunnels, and bridges, all designed to test your train-ing skills. Agility keeps you and your dog mentally and physically stimulated. It creates confidence and improves the bond between you and your dog.

Best Behavior Dog Training offers a full range of agility classes. For those new to the sport, Introduc-tion to Agility will begin June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Humane Society on 77th Street. Dogs should have some previous training and be at least 6-months-old.

Ongoing agility training will be held at HSVBIRC on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m., with several classes scheduled to accommodate dogs of different sizes and abilities. Additional training will be available by appointment.

Call Cissy Sumner at 978-7863 for more informa-tion. Come to the Humane Society and join the fun!

by Cissy Sumner, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA

by Dr. Elizabeth M. Bybee, DVM

Adoption Supervisor Alisha using a Dremel tool on Estrella's nails

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New Beginnings and Happy EndingsAnna & Sugar Grenzenbach

Anna and Sugar, two beautiful chestnut colored mares, have a happy home after being adopted from HSVBIRC by Tricia and John Grenzenbach. According to the Grenzenbachs, Anna is a mellow sweet-heart, while Sugar is inclined to be skittish and becomes most upset if she cannot see Anna.

The two horses have formed an inseparable bond. Since the mod-ern domestic horse usually lives for about 25 to 30 years, 16-year-old Anna and 11-year-old Sugar will have a long future to spend grazing contentedly. However, they do not forget to remind their adopters about meal times by neighing loudly.

Jack, the Grenzenbachs six-year-old son, has the job of feeding the horses. The family hopes to ride Anna and Sugar in the future. At night these mares lie down to sleep in the barn knowing they are cared for and safe. Clearly Anna and Sugar are two fortunate horses.

The McDaniel FlockWhen the McDaniel family moved to a home with a pond, they

wanted it to be full of life. The Humane Society had a few ducks avail-able for adoption. Salt, Bambi, Blossom, and Papa Smurf all found a loving family and a great pond to call home.

Recently, the McDaniel’s adopted a pair of geese and a little duck they named Je t’aime. The geese are devoted to each other. Je t’aime is a friendly duck who loves to be petted. She coos while being held and loves to bathe in her baby pool. However, Je t’aime does not like to swim in the pond. She prefers dry land.

The McDaniel’s daughter, Daniella, spends time training the ducks. They eat out of her hand, and she has taught Salt to jump up for treats. The group waddle to the garage for dinner and quack to remind the family that it is time to eat. They are truly lucky ducks!

Toph Lourenco"There’s just something about them; they’re so mysterious," said

Jessica Lourenco about Toph, her short-eared rabbit. "She sits there and stares like she wants to have a conversation, but then she just disappears."

Toph joined the ranks of other ill-advised Easter presents before Jessica, an animal care technician at HSVBIRC, adopted her. The unusual name comes from a cartoon character in The Last Air Bender who waves her arms and stomps her feet. "That’s what the rabbit does; she gets on her back legs and wants to paw at you with her front legs.”

Territorial by nature, Toph does not like a lot of things in her cage except a shoebox and a stuffed animal rabbit. If the toy slides into the box, "she attacks it; she picks it up with her teeth and tosses it out." Toph "seems to have a mind of her own as to what she wants to do." MS

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New Beginnings and Happy EndingsGrendel Mostinsky

After coming in looking for "that special dog" and not finding one, Stu Mostinsky told the staff he really liked lizards. Three days later Grendel the iguana came into the Shelter. It must have been fate.

At 5 feet long and 20 pounds, Stu describes his unique friend as "very popular" with people, especially when Grendel takes a walk in his custom-designed harness. "Everyone flocks towards us and wants to take a picture." Grendel is "a good boy and a real conversation starter," and happy to be living in his tri-level, one-of-a-kind enclosure built by Stuart. A vegetarian diet of collards, kale, spinach, bananas, melon and strawberries rounds out the good life for this pampered fellow. Stu admits Grendel does have one guilty pleasure—hibiscus flowers. "He's crazy for them!"

This is one iguana whose life is happily ever after. What a fairy tale ending to a mini-dragon's story.

Hayley & Kaitlyn StickleKylie, age 7, is the proud pet mom of two adorable guinea pigs who

she fell in love with when her family visited the Shelter last December. "I chose a few names, but they weren't so good; then I chose Hayley and Kaitlyn, and they were good."

After school, Kylie spends some quality time with her furry friends. "They're just little babies, so they don't get to go outside." The girls have a "big cage with a balcony and with a little hole where they can hide and go to sleep. Then they run around and play with me and my family."

Kylie said she feeds them "food, hay, parsley, cilantro, and carrots". She is eagerly looking forward to summer when she can spend more time with her guinea pigs and watch them grow. It sounds like a happy ending for two cuddly guinea pigs.

Chivo Moyer"Who gets your goat?" The rhetorical question could be answered

by Alexis and Richard Moyer. In addition to their compatible combina-tion of dogs, cats, horses, and a steer, they care for twenty-five sheep and goats including Chivo, a male goat. They could not resist adopting him after seeing him on the HSVBIRC website (hsvb.org).

With some 37 acres to call home, Chivo and companions eat, play, and sleep together in the comfort of accommodations suited to their needs. Chivo’s favorite pastime is climbing. A conveniently constructed cement mountain has been built enabling Chivo and his buddies to hang out, naturally butting heads together to their playful satisfaction.

In suggesting a pet goat, Alexis comments, "The sweet natured, small likeable faces with prominent horns attract attention from pet prone persons looking for a new or different type pet to embrace." The Humane Society is pleased to have good families "get our goats."

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HUMANE EDUCATION

Humane Society Participates in Humane Lobby Day

6/24/2013 Children's Class - Veterinary Basics

6/25/2013 Children's Class - Dog Care and Training

6/26/2013 Children's Class - Cat Care

6/27/2013 Children's Class - Jr. Humane Officer

6/28/2013 Children's Class - Animal Photography

7/8/2013 Children's Class - Veterinary Basics

7/9/2013 Children's Class - Dog Care and Training

7/10/2013 Children's Class - Cat Care

7/11/2013 Children's Class - Jr. Humane Officer

7/12/2013 Children's Class - Animal Photography

7/15/2013 Children's Class - Veterinary Basics

7/16/2013 Children's Class - Dog Care and Training

7/17/2013 Children's Class - Cat Care

7/18/2013 Children's Class - Jr. Humane Officer

7/19/2013 Children's Class - Animal Photography

7/22/2013 Children's Class - Pet First Aid and CPR

HSVBIRC Summer Children's ClassesClasses are for children ages 8-11 and run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. All classes are $25 and include a snack and a keepsake. Space is limited and pre-registration and payment is required.

In an effort to strengthen Florida’s anti-cruelty laws, staff from the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County travelled to Tallahassee in April to take part in Humane Lobby Day.

During Humane Lobby Day, HSVBIRC reached out to State Representative Debbie Mayfield, Carrie Lira (legislative assistant for State Senator Thad Altman), and Rick Kendust (legislative assistant for State Senator Joe Negron). Each staff member shared thoughts on how stron-ger legislation will protect Indian River County animals.

Created by The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, and Grey2K, Humane Lobby Day gave more than 100 Florida advocates the opportunity to come to-gether to work on vital animal legislation and discuss their

experiences with state legislators. The event also brings attendees up to speed on proposed legislation – both good and bad – and explains Florida’s legislative system and lobbying basics.

One of HSVBIRC’s main objectives was to convince Florida’s legislators to pass HB 851, an animal anti-cruelty law specifying that a person who commits multiple acts of

cruelty against one animal or a single act of cruelty against multiple animals could be charged for each separate of-fense. This legislation would also allow for animal fighting offenses to be punished by anti-racketeering laws, mak-ing it possible to seize the personal property of convicted animal fighters. As of publication, this important piece of legislation was awaiting Governor Scott’s signature.

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HSVBIRC veterinarian Dr. Lyndall Soule has been utilizing acupunc-ture on Shelter animals for musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis and tendon and liga-ment sprains or tears.

Author for Animals – Isaac Hunter

There are authors of children's books, but it's uncommon to find a child author. Isaac Hunter is one. His book Dog to Dog (along with a DVD) tells the story of Rose, a Shelter dog ad-opted by a man named Dennis.

Rose arrives home to find she has brother and sister dogs - Julia, Spots, and Tommy. While Dennis is at work the canines play tag and watch Animal Planet. The dogs can communicate with each other, but Dennis doesn't understand what they're saying. Dennis is a volunteer with the Humane Society's Read and Relax program; coincidentally, so is Isaac.

The Read and Relax program is designed to help calm sensitive dogs by having volunteers read to them, improving their chance of adoption. The back cover of Isaac's book states the $12 cost will go to HSVBIRC because "the Humane Society saves lives."

Isaac asks that everyone visit their local humane society and give an animal a second chance. We agree and applaud the efforts of this creative and caring young man.

Indian River County environmental authorities ask that you pick up after your dog and dispose of waste properly to avoid the negative impact to land and waterways.

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Speaking for the AnimalsBuilding a Foundation

I I I i i i

Since its founding in July 2003, one of the most important organizations committed to advancing the mission of the Shelter has been the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Foundation. The Foundation has been successfully oper-ating to support the mission of HSVBIRC financially and to work toward the goal of ensuring the Shelter’s long term economic stability. The Foundation has its own board, separate from the HSVBIRC operations board, whose responsibility is to manage and invest the Foundation funds and provide financial support to the Shelter. These funds have come largely from the bequests of generous supporters who want their gifts to benefit the Shelter for the long term rather than be used for day to day operations.

The Foundation Board consists of nine directors elected by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Foundation Directors

are committed to the mission and support of the Shelter, have demonstrated a personal commitment to philanthropy, and are personally committed to strengthening the Foundation.

Each year the Foundation makes a grant from its assets to support the Shelter’s general operations. In addition, the Foun-dation responds to requests from HSVBIRC for funding of special projects or needs. Currently the assets of the Foundation are in excess of $3,000,000, including a recent gift of $1,000,000 which the donors hope will serve as a challenge to others to join them in building the assets of this very important Shelter support vehicle.

If you would like to explore your options to aid the Founda-tion through you estate plan, please call Development Director Tim Swift at (772) 388-3826.

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Matching GiftsWe'd like to thank the following donors and companies for participating in the Matching Gifts Program. Please check to see if your company will match your donation to our Humane Society to help the animals.

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Beardslee Matched by: Lincoln Financial FoundationMr. & Mrs. Lawrence Colwell (2 Gifts) Matched by: Merck Partnership for GivingMs. Karen & Ms. Joan Hettinger Matched by: GE FoundationMr. Brian M. Shambo Matched by: Bank of America Matching GiftsMr. & Mrs. Sten J. Tonnessen Matched by: Shell Oil Company Foundation

Brownie Troup #50076 collected pet supplies for the Shelter animals and also created special handmade toys for the cats.

Citrus Elementary Kindergarten & 1st Grade students wrote these thank-you notes for receiving KIND News, an HSUS children's publication.

The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is grateful to the girls from Girl Scout Troup #2010 for their kind donation of pet supplies.

The Glendale Elementary Dreams Club, shown with the school mascot alligator, visited the Shelter and also collected pet supplies to donate.

Children Show Their Love for Animals

The IRC Commission and City of Vero Beach pro-claimed March 24-30 "Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Week" in honor of the Shel-ter's 60 years helping animals. Animal Protective Services Director Ilka Daniel, Humane Society Execu-tive Director Chalmers Morse, HSVBIRC mascot Max, and Shelter dog Max accepted the proclamation.

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In memory of… Donated by…

In Memory of and In Honor of Family & FriendsDonations given from January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013

In honor of… Donated by…

In memory of… Donated by…

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Allen Mr. & Mrs. Christopher R. ChurchMrs. Penney Bona Mr. & Mrs. John A. MurrayMrs. Ilene Bottelli Mr. & Mrs. Richard BottelliBailey Bracken Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. WashburnMrs. Franny Cappelen Dr. Sally K. MitchellMrs. Suzanne Geyer Ms. Carolyn Geyer RobinsonDr. Cindy Haskett Dr. & Mrs. Gary FreedMs. Dorothy Hudson Dr. Toni KellyMs. Joan Jacomo Ms. Deb BoydMrs. Karen Klaiber Ms. Florence E. Chase Mr. Paul KellyMr. Ryan Nelson Ms. Jennifer JonesMrs. Marge Owens Mr. Joseph T. LyonsMrs. June Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nager, Jr.Mrs. Paula Snyder Mrs. Penny R. ButtaroMr. & Mrs. Richard Stark Ms. Marie ArnoldMs. Diane Titherington Lively Oak Garden ClubMr. & Mrs. Sten Tonnessen Ms. Cindy TonnessenMary Wicks Ms. Deborah AndersonMrs. Alisha Zaleuke Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hardcastle

Mrs. Katie B. Ahrens Mrs. Mary L. ChamesMr. William Bahl Woodfield Bridge GroupMiss Bonnie Bibbey Mrs. Nancy PerryMrs. Mary Francis Blynn River Mews Assoc., Inc.Mrs. Peggy Carter Ms. Barbara S. LongfellowMrs. Margaret Conner Mr. Edward McCreeryMrs. Patricia L. Connolly Mr. Paul E. LandryMs. Elaine Cook Mrs. Adele BornhoeftMr. Robert Crabb Ms. Barbara A. KeilMs. Marion DeGrove Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. DowlerMs. Kelly Descioli Ms. Jane T. MuddMr. Donald Domino Mr. & Mrs. Ed BuschMrs. Regina Drugan Mr. & Mrs. Harold DruganMrs. Martha Fish Mr. & Mrs. John J. Apo Mr. Edward Groth Mrs. Charlene G. Icart Mr. & Mrs. Viktor Labodin Ms. Linda S. MonroeMrs. Dorothy Frazer Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. NadeauMr. James F. Frazer Ms. Wanda Denton Mr. & Mrs. James F. Gosselin Ms. Denise C. Griffo Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. NadeauMrs. Joyce Gentile Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Gamble Mrs. Elizabeth McHale Mr. & Mrs. Howard PautzkeMrs. Julia R. Ghnouly Mr. & Mrs. Darcy G. ChaffinMrs. Alma Gray Mr. Charles G. GrayMrs. Elaine Hapgood Mr. & Mrs. Donald ShropshireMr. Carl Hefferon Mr. & Mrs. William BeltMr. & Mrs. Carl Hefferon Mr. Jim HefferonMr. Charles Helseth Mrs. Patsy E. Helseth Ms. Emily H. MyersMrs. Lesley Ann Henderson Mr. & Mrs. James R. Baldwin Ms. Linda Lasher Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. ThoresenMrs. Betty Holland Ms. Debra E. ApplebyMr. James Holland Mr. & Mrs. Terrance A. WilsonMrs. Dolores Holt Mr. & Mrs. Brian GoodmanMr. Richard (Rick) Johnson Ms. Lois KornDr. Arnold Keller Mrs. Audrey F. SideyMs. Nancy Layburn American Traveler Staffing Professions Aya Healthcare, Inc. Cirrus Medical Staffing Hudson Staffing Nightingale Nurses, LLC Premier Healthcare Professionals Ms. Lori Press-VidalMr. John E. Leddy Joseph P. Gardella Mr. J. Gramm Mrs. Ann E. Johnson Ms. Jacki Johnson Ms. Shirley Langley Ocean Spray Cranberries McKeany-Flavell Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William S. PeirceMr. Wallace Lee Mr. & Mrs. Ben EmdinMrs. Patricia Martin Mr. & Mrs. Allen TurnerMrs. Jacqueline F. McCracken Mr. & Mrs. Toby Hill Ms. Carole F. Lowell Mr. Edward L. Richards Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Schultz Susan E. StevensMrs. Ruth McCullough Mr. & Mrs. Chase PutnamMr. Thomas Murphy Mrs. Margaret MurphyMr. Michael Norman Ms. Judith T. VukmanichMr. Karl Osborne Mr. & Mrs. Steven Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Donald ShroyerMr. Robert Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nager, Jr.Mrs. Anne Politi Dr. Ruth Spalding

Mr. Robert J. Popola Ms. Katherine M. Bruneau Ms. Linda J. RichardMs. Mable Porter Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. ZaleukeMrs. Jean Prior Ms. Donna K. Barton Mr. John M. Perrigo Mr. & Mrs. George H. Schmidt Dr. & Mrs. Howard J. Smith Speed Selector, Inc.Mrs. Anne Putman Mr. Timothy GloverMrs. Ruth Anne Putnam Ms. Neva D. BridgesMs. Dorothy Reis Mr. & Mrs. Alfred AndersenMs. Barbara Seidelman Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez PFLAG - Vero Beach Ms. Judith P. Taylor Ms. Sandra Thiel Mr. J. Bristol Turner Mr. Thomas J. VercekMs. Jeanne Shanklin Ms. Virginia RobeyMr. Edward J. Slazinik, Jr. Mrs. Monika M. SlazinikMrs. Irene Steele Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Gaber Mrs. Audrey E. Merrill Mr. & Mrs. William M. PittsMr. Leo P. Szymborski Ms. Vicki J. Benoit Mr. & Mrs. Rex WilsonMr. Frank Tedesco Ms. Mary L. DiltsMrs. Margaret Peggy Theis Mr. & Mrs. George B. Marshall Margot T. RavenMr. & Mrs. Joseph Kent Wheeler Mrs. Marilyn VeldeMrs. Rosamond Wilson Ms. Nancy W. Underwood Ms. Patricia W. UnderwoodMs. Tara Witkowski Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr.Ms. Brandy Witkowski Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr.

Wings If all pets had wings they could fly to their new adoptive homes. You can give them those wings by becoming a Guardian Angel or Tooth Fairy. Your year long sponsorship for only $250 will help ensure that all pets get needed dental treatment and the extras they need while awaiting a new family. Call Connie at

388-3826 to become an Angel or Fairy.

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In Memory of and In Honor of Family & FriendsDonations given from January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013

Scooter Fromang Mr. Steven E. Munchak

In Memory of and In Honor of PetsDonations given from January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013

In honor of pets… Donated by…

GUARDIAN ANGELSOur newest angels (as of 4/30/13)help to provide important extras

for adoptable pets for a year.

ARCHANGELS

Guardian Angels

GOLDEN TOOTH FAIRY

Tooth Fairies

TOOTH FAIRIESOur newest fairies (as of 4/30/13) help

to provide dental procedures for adoptable dogs and cats for a year.

Muffin & Charlie Arbogast Ms. Romaine V. ArborgastMausele Auerbach Ms. Bethami AuerbachScooter Becker Ms. Jo Ann M. Becker Mr. & Mrs. George B. Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Nelson Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene PerezRose Belt Mr. & Mrs. William BeltBamboo Cocker Ms. Cindy CockerRocky Downey Mrs. Blair B. Bellis Mrs. George F. B. Owens, Jr.Harley Easterwood PNC Financial Services GroupKoko Fitzgerald Ms. Susan FitzgeraldRosie Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. KuschThai Tu Geyer Mrs. Suzanne M. GeyerPrincess Gowell Ms. Sandra ThielSmokey Harber Ms. Terese V. HarberG.G. Howard Mr. & Mrs. John W. BlackSmokey Jennings Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene PerezLady Kamman Mrs. Rosanne Roberson Mr. & Mrs. William SeelyBear Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Jim GallagherBooBoo Koopman Mr. Steven J. MaltaClancy Koscher Mr. Edward R. KoscherAtticus Lacey Mr. Edward R. Koscher

In memory of pets… Donated by…Josey Lanham Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. SalinaTrixie Marks Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. PetersEsmeralda McCown Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. SalinaMaggie Moshier Ms. Carol Ann JavinsBoys Neff Mr. & Mrs. William H. NeffHeidi North Karen K. DyessKody Robey Ms. Virginia RobeyTai Salina Ms. Karen G. Hettinger, CPAOze Schlesinger Mr. & Mrs. Reginald P. PatotaRudolph Rudy Sims Mr. Stephen FoleyLucy Sparks Mr. Gordon E. SparksSmedley Swinney Ms. Edith B. SwinneyMitchell The Cat Mrs. Lindsey R. DennistonNugget Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Robert LewisJoey Weeks Mrs. George F. B. Owens, Jr.Little Lord Montague Whittle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lewis Mr. & Mrs. George B. Marshall Mrs. Mary Mullan Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez Mr. & Mrs. Chris WhittleCassie Zeuner Mr. & Mrs. William P. Stewart

In memory of pets… Donated by…

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel F. Beach, Jr.Anne Lanier – In Memory of Rebecca Anne Streetman

Sea Oaks Dog Walkers

Gloria Allen – In Memory of “Angel”Gina Bartolucci – In Memory of “Toby” Bartolucci

Alice Beckwith – In Honor of “Elwood”Alice Beckwith – In Honor of “Millie”

Alice Bruno – In Memory of Frank BrunoMr. & Mrs. Rich BuzzellAnne Bishop Cannon

Dan & Randi DempseyGary & Josie Dowler – In Memory of Wonderful “Winston”

Betsy Forrester – In Memory of “Lola”, “Tasha”, “Nicky” “Cody” and “Wiley”Mrs. Jean Geddes – In Honor of “Squeak”Mrs. Jean Geddes – In Honor of “Trinka”

Marie GookinHeron Cay Guardian Angels (2)

Barbara & Chester IronsKaren Kliemisch – In Memory of Rudolph Kliemisch

Anne Lanier- In Memory of Rebecca Anne Streetman(2)Evy Lynch – In Memory of “Murphy”

Robert & Gail Malin Sheila & George Marshall – In Memory of “Major”Sally Holt & Bill Mercier – In Memory of “Scampie”

Richard & Lorraine Minetti – In Appreciation of the Humane Society’s Fine WorkCheryl & Jeff Moore – In Memory of “Brandy Tia” Moore

Oak Harbor Country ClubBob Reed – In Memory of Betty Reed (2)

Kathy Rothus – Honoring “Tyler” & “Maggie”Arlene Rourke – In Memory of “Jesse” & “Sweetie”

Bob & Marta Schneider – Honoring “Buster”Diane Schofield

Ruth M. Schuchart – In Honor of “Siggy”

Joanna Salina – In Memory of “Tai”

Sally Anderson – In Honor of “Amanda”Tacie Anderson – In Memory of “Charlie”

Tacie Anderson – In Memory of “Henry Pickens”Janet Baines

Mike Edmonds“Emma” & “Stella” FuiksLarry & Cheryl Gerstner

Marie GookinJoanne Grymes

Mr. & Mrs. A. Clifford Hammett – In Memory of “Chanel”Bill & Pet Isaacson

Anne Lanier – In Memory of Rebecca Anne Streetman(2)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Logan – In Memory of “Miele”

Robert & Gail Malin Sheila & George Marshall – In Memory of “Truffles”

Joanna Salina – In Honor of “Mike”Bob & Marta Schneider – In Memory of “Vincent”

Jane Kendall ShannonDon & Jean Shropshire

Judith Taylor & Sandy Thiel – In Memory of “Mister”, “Biggie” & “Blu”Chris & Maria Whittle – In Memory of “Little Lord Montagu”

Lynn & Al Zanotti – In Honor of our “Minee”

Sea Oaks Dog Walkers (2)Neil & Pixie Shaw

Susan Schuyler Smith – In Memory of “Harry”Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wessinger – In Memory of “Emma” & “Penny”

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wessinger – In Memory of “Angus” & “Pumpkin”Women of the Moose, WOTM – Sebastian River Chapter 1767

Lynn & Al Zanotti – In Honor of our “Minee”

Guardian Angels (cont.)

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Off - LeashVolunteer luncheon

Volunteers are MagicalF o r G o o d n e s s S n a k e s

Animal Protective Services Director Ilka Daniel and Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Bruce Dangerfield offered a free public presentation, Florida Reptiles and Urban Wildlife, at HSVBIRC in February. Show attendees were given a chance to see and touch some common and unusual creatures. They were told about urban wildlife, their behaviors, and given ideas that could help protect the critters that coexist in our environment.

The dogs aren't the only ones who know how to have fun with a ball – so do these volunteers!

A l l e y C a t s

On April 10, Chili's patrons dined to

benefit the Shelter.

Kelvin Chupina & Dick Turnbull transport an injured pelican to a wildlife rehabilitation hospital.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Thrift Shops

Back to School

Tax Exempt Holiday Event Friday, August 2nd 9:00 - 3:00

Saturday, August 3rd 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday, August 4th 12:00 - 4:00

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All for Paws Gift Shop

Mon. – Sat. 10am – 9pm & Sun. – 12pm – 6 pmPh. 584-3831 Shop online at www.all-for-paws.org

in the Indian River MallFather's Day, Graduations,

Birthdays, Weddings

Give a gift card they'll love

Hundreds of pet related items

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WAGS & PURRSto these supporters of HSVBIRC...

ASPCAChili's CommpathComputer ConnectionEva Tiffany JewelerHartley PressHill’s Science Diet Hometown News IRC Sheriff’s Dept.Luminaries

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June 10 – Registration Begins for Puppy/Dog Classes–EllisJune 19 – Chili's Fun Night to benefit HSVBIRC 4 – 11 p.m.June 24 – Children's Class–Veterinary Basics*June 25 – Cissy's Introduction to Agility 6:30 p.m.*** – Children's Class–Dog Care & Training*June 26 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 11 a.m.–Ellis** – Children's Class–Cat Care*June 27 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 7 p.m.–Ellis** – Continuing Dog Training 8 p.m.–Ellis** – Children's Class–Junior Humane Officer*June 28 – Children's Class–Animal Photography*June 29 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 1 p.m.–Ellis**July 8 – Children's Class–Veterinary Basics*July 9 – Children's Class–Dog Care & Training*July 10 – Children's Class–Cat Care*July 11 – Children's Class–Junior Humane Officer*July 12 – Children's Class–Animal Photography*July 15 – Cissy's Canine Life & Social Skills 6:30 p.m.*** – Children's Class–Veterinary Basics*July 16 – Cissy's Canine Life & Social Skills 10 a.m.*** – Children's Class–Dog Care & Training*

July 17 – Children's Class–Cat Care*July 18 – Children's Class–Junior Humane Officer*July 19 – Children's Class–Animal Photography*July 22 – Children's Class–Pet 1st Aid & CPR*July 30 – Cissy's Introduction to Agility 6:30 p.m.***Aug. 2-4 – Thrift Shops Tax–Free Weekend (Fri. – Sun.)Aug. 5 – Registration Begins for Puppy/Dog Classes–EllisAug. 19 – Cissy's Canine Life & Social Skills 6:30 p.m.***Aug. 20 – Cissy's Canine Life & Social Skills 10 a.m.***Aug. 21 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 11 a.m.–Ellis**Aug. 22 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 7 p.m.–Ellis** – Continuing Dog Training 8 p.m.–Ellis** – Mulligan's event to benefit HSVBIRC 5 – 8 p.m.Aug. 24 – Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 1 p.m.–Ellis**Sept. 3 – Cissy's Introduction to Agility 6:30 p.m.***Sept. 14 – No Flea Market (at the Shelter) 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.Sept. 30 – Registration Begins for Puppy/Dog Classes–Ellis

*Children Classes for ages 8–11, all classes 9 a.m. – noon. $25 per class**6 week class $40 – The entire fee benefits the animals at HSVBIRC***Canine Life & Social Skills–5 week class $75 Intro to Agility–4 week class $60

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Humane Happenings

Welcome Rose GalloWe welcome

Controller, Rose Gallo and her unique skills in financial man-agement and forecasting to our Shelter's team. Rose holds an MBA in Interna-

tional Business Administration from the University of Miami and has experience managing the finan-cial affairs of a non-profit organization.

Rose says she "loves working at the Humane Society, because this organization makes such a huge impact in our community." She also loves rabbits. She adopted her Netherland dwarf when Sissy was 3 months old. Sissy died at age 7 and Rose is considering adopting another rabbit or perhaps a dog. Don't worry Rose, we have both!

After 21 years helping animals at the Shelter, Senior Receiving Coun-selor Barbara Reed recently retired. As written on her retirement cake, she was our #1 Pet Detective. Pouring through lost and missing pet reports, Barbara was responsible for countless pet family reunions over the years. HSVBIRC and the animals will miss her.

For volunteer orientation dates and information contact Volunteer Coordinator Sara Wright at 388-3331 x12.

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NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

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JACKSONVILLE FL

The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is a non-profit organization that operates the only open admission animal shelter in Indian River County. This Humane Society’s mission is to make a better community for the people and animals by:

Providing humane care and shelter for homeless animals. Placing adoptable pets into permanent loving homes. Promoting spaying and neutering of companion animals. Promoting responsible pet ownership and respect for all life through Humane Education. Protecting animals from cruelty. Pledging to be advocates for animal protection.

We are dependent upon your financial support as a steady source of operating income. Please help us “speak for those who cannot speak for themselves” by your donations and your support of the Thrift/Gift Shops.

SERVING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SINCE 1953

Humane Society of Vero Beach &Indian River County, FL, Inc.P.O. Box 644 Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644

Visit the Humane Society - From US 1 turn west on 77th St. (Hobart Rd.). We're one block west of 58th Ave. Come and see the wonderful pets available for adoption.

Shelter HoursAdoption: Sun. & Mon CLOSED, Tue. & Wed. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Receiving: Daily 1 - 2 p.m. & Sun. CLOSED, Mon. & Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue. & Wed. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Animal Wellness ClinicClinic Times: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thurs. until 7 p.m.)

By appointment only 388-0801

Humane Society6230 77th Street, Vero Beach (772) 388-3331

We are closed on Sunday and most national holidays.

Adoption & Education Center HoursSunday & Monday – CLOSED

Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Alisha Zaluke, Adoption Supervisor - ext. 10

Pet Behavior & TrainingConnie Ellis, Pet Behavior Program Coordinator - ext. 19

Volunteer ProgramSara Wright, Volunteer Coordinator - ext. 12

Animal Receiving HoursSunday CLOSED - For assistance with a lost or injured

animal please call the Emergency Hotline.Monday & Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Maria Valencia, Lead Animal Care Supervisor - ext. 30

Thrift ShopsAnnette Barcus, Thrift Shops Operations Manager

Patti Blackwell, Sebastian ManagerDonations Received 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Vero Beach - 4445 20th Street(772) 567-2044

Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sebastian - 441 Sebastian Blvd.

(772) 589-0323Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Emergency Hotline - (772) 388-4592